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Find out moreMSc Artificial Intelligence (Part Time 2 Year)
Key details
- Attendance
- Part Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 2 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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Research Excellence Framework (REF)Course Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field in computing sciences focused on developing intelligent systems that solve real-world problems by learning from human intelligence and behaviour. AI has significantly impacted nearly every aspect of our lives, fuelling a growing demand for professionals with advanced knowledge and skills.
If you’re interested in AI, regardless of your background, our part time cutting-edge MSc in Artificial Intelligence will prepare you for a specialist career in this rewarding field. We offer flexible study options, allowing you to complete the course over 24 months.
Depending on your experience and interests, your studies will typically begin with foundational topics such as Python programming, an introduction to AI, and professional skills. The course then progresses to advanced, specialised modules that broaden and deepen your AI expertise. Your studies will focus on real-world applications of AI and industry relevance, while also exploring cutting-edge techniques and emerging trends in this dynamic field.
Our School of Computing Sciences is internationally recognised for excellence in research, teaching, innovation, and enterprise, particularly in AI and related fields. With numerous grants awarded by UK Research Councils and Innovate UK, our faculty members are leaders in world-class research and pioneering innovations.
This course is uniquely positioned within the world-renowned Norwich Research Park (NRP) and benefits from connections to the UK and global technology sectors, including companies such as Apple, Aviva, BT, and IBM. Building on the School’s established industry partnerships and NRP resources, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with world-class experts across diverse sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, environmental science, marine science, renewable energy, public sector bodies, and beyond.
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Careers
Career Pathways
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Various industries, e.g. transport, manufacturing, agriculture
- Business and finance sectors: banks, insurances
- Computer system developments
- Public sectors, Governments and Healthcare
- Researchers and PhD
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
After completing this course, you’ll have multiple options and opportunities by either going to industries and businesses as an AI system developer or adaptor or becoming an AI researcher in academic or educational institutes, or doing a PhD in AI, Machine Learning and/or Data Science.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
A Bachelor’s degree (UK’s 2.2 or above or equivalent) in any discipline, provided that you gain some experience of programming (in Python ideally) prior to the start of your course. If you haven’t programmed in Python before you will have to learn some basics of the Python Programming Language by yourself before the start of the course by using on-line open sources or the recorded lectures provided by us.
If your degree grade does not meet the normal entry requirement, you may still apply if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience. Our course is flexible, and we will create different pathways for you depending on your previous knowledge and in discussion with advisor.- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
A Bachelor’s degree (UK’s 2.2 or above or equivalent) in any discipline, provided that you gain some experience of programming (in Python ideally) prior to the start of your course. If you haven’t programmed in Python before you will have to learn some basics of the Python Programming Language by yourself before the start of the course by using on-line open sources or the recorded lectures provided by us.
If your degree grade does not meet the normal entry requirement, you may still apply if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience. Our course is flexible, and we will create different pathways for you depending on your previous knowledge and in discussion with advisor.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Listening and Reading
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £11,775
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International Students: £24,500
If you choose to study part-time, the fee per annum will be half the annual fee for that year, or a pro-rata fee for the module credit you are taking (only available for Home students).
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.